Fri Jun 3, 2022 – 4:45 pm EDT
(LifeSiteNews) – Clear majorities of Americans oppose referring to children by pronouns different from their actual sex and compelling teachers to do the same, according to a recent survey by Harvard University’s Center for American Political Studies and the Harris Poll.
The poll, conducted among 1,963 registered voters from May 18 to May 19, found that 59% of Americans agree kids “should be called by their sex” rather than “able to pick their pronouns,” with 60% agreeing that the latter is an “excessive measure that does more to confuse kids about their sex.”
The party breakdown of the question fell largely along predictable partisan lines, though notably 64% of self-described independent voters agreed kids should be referred to by their actual sex.
63% of respondents also said teachers should “have discretion to use pronouns as they see appropriate” rather than risking their jobs if they refuse to indulge preferred transgender pronouns, including 67% of independents. In addition, 73% rejected the idea that “it should be classified as illegal discrimination if you fail to use someone’s selected pronouns.”
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